Experience Shiatsu

What is it like to experience a Shiatsu massage from Rosemary?  Read on!  From the start, you know Listening Touch Shiatsu is special.  It is miles apart from a “one size fits all” or “cookie cutter” approach.

Rosemary tailors the session with your well-being and comfort in mind.  Her conveniently located in-town studio is set among trees and gardens.  Parking is a non-issue.  An inviting stone path leads you to her private entrance.  Often Rosemary stands by the door to greet you with a warm smile.  She values you and your time -- a refreshing hallmark is her “no wait” policy.  She knows that you have taken precious moments away from your busy life.

Rosemary ushers you in and listens attentively to your particular needs.  She shapes your personalized treatment based on your symptomatic information and weighted by your health history.  She also listens by “reading” your body’s physical, emotional and spiritual signals to gain a sense of where your energy may be imbalanced or depleted.  Her goals are to target your painful areas, de-stress your tight muscles, re-center you and bring harmony to your energy flows and inner self. 

You lay face down on the massage table.  The effort of keeping your modesty never enters your mind because you are fully clothed.  Your body pleasantly warms to the heated table pad and foot bags.  You are aware of soft classical music as Rosemary gently presses and stretches your upper body.  Your eyes sweep the pebble mosaic floor.  You begin to relax and surrender to the experience, drifting off to a soothing meditative state.

Rosemary uses comfortable pressure from her thumbs and palms to the energy channels and points in your body.  Literally translated, Shiatsu means “finger pressure.”  Through this medium of touch, she utilizes her natural abilities, training and experience to activate your self-healing and a heightened sense of well-being to your body, mind and spirit.  A cornerstone to Shiatsu is touch, which is truly a form of listening communication. 

At the midway point, Rosemary quietly asks you to turn on your back.  The comfy pillows are fluffed and re-arranged to support you.  She gives special attention to your stated areas of concern as well as your full body.  You relish the idea of more bodywork and wish that it would never end.  You notice a candle burning and filtered light streaming through high windows onto the knotted wood walls.  You drift away yet again.

You feel a feather touch along your energy pathways as Rosemary completes your bodywork.  This gesture is her sacred expression for making balance with that which is common and essential to all life.  She leaves the room for several minutes, which gives you time to re-integrate.  Rosemary returns with a refreshing glass of water.  It's now time to make your next appointment.

Rosemary offers 30 and 60 minute sessions.  Her fees are affordable.  For example, you may purchase six one hour Shiatsu massages for only $35 per visit!

You put on your shoes and Rosemary escorts you to the door with a genuine hug and good-bye.  You feel deeply relaxed, yet, strangely, invigorated.  You step back into your world with a restored sense of tranquility, balance and spirit.

Listening Touch Shiatsu by Rosemary is, indeed, a renewing experience!

"Since moving to Port Townsend two years ago, I've been seeing Rosemary regularly for Shiatsu massage.  In the calm, peaceful setting of her studio, she addresses problem areas with professionalism and a sincere desire to provide the best possible care.  Her treatments, which clearly demonstrate her expertise and experience, are a great combination of overall body work and attention to specific needs.  This coupled with her kindness and gentle spirit assure a wonderful outcome." -- Mary Ann S.

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Last Updated March 30, 2008